2006 Chrysler Crossfire Roadster problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility/Wiper (12) · Visibility (7) · Structure:body (5)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
30 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (33)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Power Train 2021-04-07 · 9004009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
transmission kit with torque converter 1. all promaster (vf) 3.6l/62te equipped vehicles. if the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (part number 06511385a$) are one-time usage. vehicles built prior to 10/23/2015 requires service kit p
Electrical System:ignition:anti-Theft:immobilizer/Proximity:key/Sender 2020-07-22 · 9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
key, master if replacing the key/fobik on a wj, kj, tj, or pt cruiser, use the "ac" nic level part number. the "ab" nic level will not program to these platforms. for all other platforms, if the "ab" nic level will not program to the vehicle, use the "ac" nic level part and submit a part warranty.
Electrical System:ignition:anti-Theft:immobilizer/Proximity:key/Sender 2020-07-22 · 9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
key, master if replacing the key/fobik on a wj, kj, tj, or pt cruiser, use the "ac" nic level part number. the "ab" nic level will not program to these platforms. for all other platforms, if the "ab" nic level will not program to the vehicle, use the "ac" nic level part and submit a part warranty.
Structure 2020-04-30 · 23-015-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
disinfectant solution recommended for covid-19
Equipment 2020-04-22 · 08-049-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
charging system, battery diagnostic tools and warranty this information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.
Structure 2019-11-20 · 3100519 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
use of aftermarket parts this bulletin involves discussing fca us llc position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
Showing the 6 most recent of 33 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2019-06-25 · Structure:body · 92,000 mi“rear back glass falling apart from convertible top while parked in garage…”
2018-02-13 · Visibility/Wiper · 57,138 mi“this 2006 crossfire roadster is garage kept. the car was parked, when the glass separated on three sides from the cloth convertible top. failure of the rear window glass appears to be due to lack of attachment, other than adhesive glue. the cloth convertible top is in good condition. this poses a significant safety hazard to the public, conside…”
2017-08-25 · Unknown Or Other · 15,000 mi“rear glass of the convertible top falling out, only being held by the window defroster wires. the adhesive in manufacturing gave way. the car is always garaged and just over 15k miles…”
2016-04-15 · Structure:body · 53,000 mi“rear glass fell off top while driving. completely separated. only 55,000 miles on car and has been garage kept.…”
2015-08-19 · Visibility/Wiper · 29,000 mi“rear glass in convertible top has separated from the fabric. vehicle has less than 30,000 miles and is garage kept. vehicle is not abused and top has only been retracted a total of approximately 15 times so it can not even be attributed to "normal wear and tear". this seems to me to be a manufacturing defect. …”
2015-06-29 · Structure:body · 126,000 mi“back glass in convertible top falling out…”
2015-06-25 · Visibility/Wiper · 68,609 mi“rear glass window falling out of 2006 chrysler crossfire convertable. the corners of the rear window started to separate from the roof material. after putting the top down and putting it back up, most of the top and corners of the rear window were loose from the roof fabric, i called the chrysler dealership to find out how it could be repaired. the…”
2015-05-28 · Structure:body · 30,000 mi“while driving my car with the top up my rear window became detached. i took the car into the dealership and they informed me that even though the 2005 crossfire roadster was covered for the same problem they were not covering the 2006. i contacted chrysler directly in july of 2014 they told me the same thing. i then had to make a temporary repair…”
2015-05-27 · Structure:body:roof And Pillars · 90,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler crossfire roadster. the contact stated that the rear windshield hung down inside the vehicle. the failure recurred continuously. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the adhesive was faulty and the roof needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aw…”
2015-05-07 · Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls · 99,500 mi“i was driving on the freeway with my driver and passenger side windows down when i heard a loud clapping noise coming from the 3rd window (convertible window). the window glue has begun unsticking and the upholstery and glass were coming apart. if not for immediate corrective actions the window could have flown away and into other cars behind me.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.